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​Governance. 

St. Philip the Apostle School operates at the direction of the pastor, who appoints the principal as the primary administrator.  The principal is responsible for daily operations, hiring, budgeting, curriculum, extracurriculars, scheduling, human resources, and any and all aspect of running the school.

Board Structure

​The school board operates as a board of limited jurisdiction at the will of the pastor.  The president of the board works collaboratively with the principal for the benefit of the students.​ The school board consists of 21 members, over half of whom must be community members, not parents. Board members are either at large or committee chairs. Each member serves one three-year term with the option to renew for a second term.  Committees are as follows;

Executive

Policy and Planning

Finance

Development

Blessed are the Children (annual giving)

Board Affairs

Technology, 

There are also subcommittees that operate under board committees such as Facilities/Security which is under Finance, and Hospitality which is under Board Affairs. 


PTO

​The Parent Teacher Organization consists of parent volunteers who are chairs or co-chairs of various committees.  The PTO president(s) oversee the entire PTO with three vice presidents each assigned a fundraiser and several committees.  Members are nominated by the school community and serve for two-year terms. 

Committees consist of;

Executive.                      Falcon Wear

Board Affairs.                 Used Uniforms

Hospitality.                     Traffic

Beautification.                Christian Service

New Family Mentoring.  Public Relations.   

Room Parents.               Sports Boosters

Program Planning.         Treasurers(s)​

PTO also runs four fundraisers each year.  They are Fall Fest, Jog-A-Thon, Red Tien Benefit, and the Book Fair.


 


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